Welcome

SOLENT WOODEN BOATS

WE BUILD AND REPAIR SMALL WOODEN BOATS

Using traditional skills, we at Solent Wooden Boats make and repair small wooden boats, as well as peripheral items including oars and spars. We have particular experience of working on unique projects that need a flexible approach and much problem solving to meet a customer’s needs. This has included one off prototype designs of both yachts and rowing boats.  We also repair spars and hatches and can undertake non-marine work.

Rowing boat

BOAT CONSTRUCTION

We are happy to undertake wooden boat builds using traditional and modern techniques. This is an example of a nesting yacht tender.

Bespoke oars

BOAT PERIPHERALS 

We can make custom peripherals. These are flat oars for a St Ayles skiff but we can also make other types such as spoon oars for Cornish gigs.

Wooden sailing boat

BOAT REPAIRS

We can repair clinker boats, repair oars, undertake varnishing as well as other items. Also we can fit replacement oar leathers using traditional techniques.

To find out more, you may like to visit the gallery of our work, see our prices, read more about us, or get in contact with us.

BESPOKE SERVICE

We aim to provide a bespoke service for our customers. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

"There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
Rowing boat on river
Kenneth Grahame
Wind in the Willows